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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.74 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.74 and 246.08 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.74 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.74 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.74 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 142,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908.50/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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