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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 569.23 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 569.23 and 246.78 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 569.23 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/569.23 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 569.23 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 140,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473.96/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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