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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.51 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.51 and 206.84 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.51 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.51 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.51 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 139,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,719.11/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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