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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 584.98 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 584.98 and 246.80 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 584.98 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/584.98 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 584.98 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 144,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,373.06/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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