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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 597.60 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 597.60 and 246.54 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 597.60 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/597.60 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 597.60 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 147,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,332.30/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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