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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 594.63 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 594.63 and 244.40 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 594.63 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/594.63 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 594.63 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 145,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,324.60/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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