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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 675.54 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 675.54 and 206.96 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 675.54 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/675.54 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 675.54 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 139,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,806.38/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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