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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 594.86 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 594.86 and 244.58 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 594.86 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/594.86 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 594.86 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 145,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,491.12/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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