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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 584.89 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 584.89 and 246.82 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 584.89 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/584.89 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 584.89 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 144,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,362.55/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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