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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.92 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.92 and 206.51 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.92 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.92 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.92 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 139,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,377.73/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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