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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.47, 1,062.45 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.47, 1,062.45 and 246.11 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.47 : 1,062.45 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.47/1,062.45 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.47x = 1,062.45 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.47x = 261,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,479.57/708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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