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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.05, 597.68 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.05, 597.68 and 246.54 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.05 : 597.68 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.05/597.68 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.05x = 597.68 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.05x = 147,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,353.96/433.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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