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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 662.09 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 662.09 and 246.64 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 662.09 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/662.09 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 662.09 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 163,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,294.99/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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