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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 580.46 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 580.46 and 246 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 580.46 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/580.46 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 580.46 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 142,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,791.93/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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