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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.59, 596.93 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.59, 596.93 and 246.06 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.59 : 596.93 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.59/596.93 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.59x = 596.93 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.59x = 146,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,879.37/432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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