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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 594.75 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 594.75 and 244.48 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 594.75 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/594.75 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 594.75 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 145,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,404.48/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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