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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 674.94 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 674.94 and 206.63 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 674.94 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/674.94 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 674.94 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 139,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,462.85/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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