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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 594.79 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 594.79 and 244.53 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 594.79 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/594.79 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 594.79 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 145,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.44/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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