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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 580.46 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 580.46 and 246.02 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 580.46 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/580.46 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 580.46 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 142,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804.77/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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