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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.48 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.48 and 246.86 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.48 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.48 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.48 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 140,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577.75/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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