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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.80 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.80 and 246.72 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.80 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.80 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.80 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 147,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,489.22/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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