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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 674.39 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 674.39 and 206.08 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 674.39 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/674.39 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 674.39 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 138,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,977.96/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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