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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 580.90 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 580.90 and 246.29 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 580.90 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/580.90 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 580.90 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 143,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,066.34/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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