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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 630.64 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 630.64 and 246.56 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 630.64 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/630.64 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 630.64 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 155,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,490.60/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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