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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.61, 596.98 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.61, 596.98 and 246.07 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.61 : 596.98 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.61/596.98 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.61x = 596.98 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.61x = 146,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,898.87/432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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