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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 594.61 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 594.61 and 244.37 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 594.61 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/594.61 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 594.61 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 145,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,304.23/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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