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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 613.92 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 613.92 and 246.48 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 613.92 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/613.92 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 613.92 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 151,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,319.00/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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