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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 612.49 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 612.49 and 246.32 is: 368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 612.49 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/612.49 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 612.49 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 150,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,868.54/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.92

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