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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 597.47 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 597.47 and 246.43 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 597.47 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/597.47 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 597.47 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 147,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,234.53/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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