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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.07, 597.60 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.07, 597.60 and 246.59 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.07 : 597.60 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.07/597.60 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.07x = 597.60 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.07x = 147,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,359.20/433.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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