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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.40 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.40 and 246.95 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.40 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.40 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.40 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 140,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,611.69/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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