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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 580.86 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 580.86 and 246.24 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 580.86 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/580.86 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 580.86 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 143,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030.97/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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