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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 594.74 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 594.74 and 244.47 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 594.74 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/594.74 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 594.74 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 145,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,394.87/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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