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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.46, 598.13 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.46, 598.13 and 246.96 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.46 : 598.13 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.46/598.13 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.46x = 598.13 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.46x = 147,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,712.95/433.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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