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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 675.88 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 675.88 and 206.98 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 675.88 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/675.88 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 675.88 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 139,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,891.44/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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