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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 611.19 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 611.19 and 246.18 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 611.19 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/611.19 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 611.19 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 150,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,462.75/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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