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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 568.78 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 568.78 and 246.47 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 568.78 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/568.78 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 568.78 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 140,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,183.75/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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