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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675.05 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675.05 and 206.48 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675.05 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675.05 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675.05 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 139,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,384.98/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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