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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 629.91 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 629.91 and 246.78 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 629.91 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/629.91 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 629.91 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 155,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,449.19/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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