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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 625.62 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 625.62 and 246.12 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 625.62 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/625.62 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 625.62 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 153,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,977.59/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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