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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 675.27 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 675.27 and 206.82 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 675.27 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/675.27 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 675.27 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 139,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,659.34/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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