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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 598.08 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 598.08 and 246.87 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 598.08 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/598.08 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 598.08 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 147,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,648.01/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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