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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.68 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.68 and 246.64 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.68 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.68 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.68 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 147,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,411.80/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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