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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.46 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.46 and 206.42 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.46 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.46 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.46 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 139,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218.66/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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