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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 675.81 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 675.81 and 206.82 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 675.81 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/675.81 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 675.81 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 139,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,771.02/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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