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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.37, 674.66 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.37, 674.66 and 206.56 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.37 : 674.66 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.37/674.66 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.37x = 674.66 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.37x = 139,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,357.58/450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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