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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 569.37 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 569.37 and 246.80 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 569.37 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/569.37 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 569.37 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 140,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,522.86/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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