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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 584.89 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 584.89 and 246.85 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 584.89 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/584.89 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 584.89 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 144,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,378.02/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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