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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 568.79 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 568.79 and 246.43 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 568.79 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/568.79 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 568.79 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 140,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,166.92/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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