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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 675.66 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 675.66 and 206.80 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 675.66 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/675.66 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 675.66 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 139,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,722.08/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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