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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.63 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.63 and 206.31 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.63 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.63 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.63 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 139,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,185.19/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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