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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,062.96 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,062.96 and 246.48 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,062.96 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,062.96 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,062.96 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 261,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,998.38/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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