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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 596.89 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 596.89 and 246.03 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 596.89 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/596.89 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 596.89 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 146,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,852.85/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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