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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 674.78 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 674.78 and 206.46 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 674.78 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/674.78 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 674.78 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 139,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314.05/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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