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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 580.85 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 580.85 and 246.28 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 580.85 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/580.85 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 580.85 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 143,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,051.74/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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