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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 598 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 598 and 246.83 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 598 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/598 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 598 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 147,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604.34/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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