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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 675.47 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 675.47 and 206.79 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 675.47 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/675.47 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 675.47 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 139,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,680.44/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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