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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 598.05 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 598.05 and 246.88 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 598.05 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/598.05 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 598.05 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 147,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,647.33/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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