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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 674.89 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 674.89 and 206.72 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 674.89 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/674.89 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 674.89 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 139,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,513.26/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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