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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 569.12 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 569.12 and 246.63 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 569.12 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/569.12 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 569.12 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 140,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362.07/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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