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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.54 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.54 and 206.60 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.54 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.54 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.54 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 139,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,563.19/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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