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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.91, 580.94 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.91, 580.94 and 246.29 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.91 : 580.94 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.91/580.94 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.91x = 580.94 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.91x = 143,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,078.48/420.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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