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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 568.72 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 568.72 and 246.44 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 568.72 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/568.72 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 568.72 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 140,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,157.09/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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