Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 597.74 and 246.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433.17, 597.74 and 246.68 is: 340.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433.17 : 597.74 = 246.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433.17/597.74 = 246.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433.17x = 597.74 × 246.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433.17x = 147,446.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,446.28/433.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340.39
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