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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 585.80 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 585.80 and 247.47 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 585.80 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/585.80 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 585.80 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 144,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,968.54/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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