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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 581.60 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 581.60 and 246.79 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 581.60 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/581.60 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 581.60 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 143,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,533.06/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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