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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 674.81 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 674.81 and 206.40 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 674.81 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/674.81 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 674.81 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 139,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,280.78/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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