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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 597.91 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 597.91 and 246.77 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 597.91 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/597.91 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 597.91 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 147,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,546.25/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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