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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.46, 612.93 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.46, 612.93 and 246.46 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.46 : 612.93 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.46/612.93 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.46x = 612.93 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.46x = 151,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,062.73/408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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