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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 581.63 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 581.63 and 246.80 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 581.63 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/581.63 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 581.63 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 143,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,544.62/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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