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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 1,063.09 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 1,063.09 and 246.41 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 1,063.09 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/1,063.09 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 1,063.09 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 261,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,954.99/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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