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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 594.79 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 594.79 and 244.49 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 594.79 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/594.79 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 594.79 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 145,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,417.23/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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