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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.96 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.96 and 206.64 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.96 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.96 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.96 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 139,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,473.73/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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