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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.37 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.37 and 206.48 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.37 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.37 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.37 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 139,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,240.55/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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