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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 629.50 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 629.50 and 246.41 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 629.50 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/629.50 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 629.50 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 155,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,111.95/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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