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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 675.36 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 675.36 and 206.82 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 675.36 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/675.36 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 675.36 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 139,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,677.96/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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