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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 568.90 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 568.90 and 246.44 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 568.90 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/568.90 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 568.90 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 140,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,199.72/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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