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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.09 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.09 and 246.71 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.09 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.09 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.09 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 140,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,402.23/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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