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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 629.70 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 629.70 and 246.60 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 629.70 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/629.70 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 629.70 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 155,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,284.02/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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