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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 674.91 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 674.91 and 206.50 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 674.91 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/674.91 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 674.91 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 139,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,368.92/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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