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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.46 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.46 and 206.37 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.46 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.46 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.46 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 139,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,188.31/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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