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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 644.06 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 644.06 and 246.60 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 644.06 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/644.06 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 644.06 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 158,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,825.20/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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