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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 594.17 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 594.17 and 244.08 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 594.17 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/594.17 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 594.17 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 145,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,025.01/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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