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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 598.19 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 598.19 and 246.94 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 598.19 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/598.19 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 598.19 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 147,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,717.04/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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