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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 674.92 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 674.92 and 206.61 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 674.92 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/674.92 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 674.92 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 139,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445.22/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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