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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 568.93 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 568.93 and 246.63 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 568.93 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/568.93 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 568.93 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 140,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,315.21/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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