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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 584.62 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 584.62 and 246.59 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 584.62 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/584.62 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 584.62 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 144,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,157.29/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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