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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 594.47 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 594.47 and 244.27 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 594.47 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/594.47 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 594.47 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 145,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,211.19/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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