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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 597.68 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 597.68 and 246.58 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 597.68 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/597.68 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 597.68 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 147,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,375.93/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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