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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 628.75 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 628.75 and 246.09 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 628.75 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/628.75 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 628.75 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 154,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,729.09/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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