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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 580.26 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 580.26 and 245.82 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 580.26 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/580.26 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 580.26 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 142,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,639.51/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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