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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 580.44 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 580.44 and 245.96 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 580.44 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/580.44 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 580.44 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 142,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,765.02/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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