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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 580.44 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 580.44 and 246.06 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 580.44 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/580.44 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 580.44 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 142,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,823.07/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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