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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.29, 597.95 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.29, 597.95 and 246.79 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.29 : 597.95 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.29/597.95 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.29x = 597.95 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.29x = 147,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,567.20/433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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