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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 580.86 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 580.86 and 246.28 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 580.86 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/580.86 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 580.86 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 143,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054.20/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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