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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 598.24 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 598.24 and 244.54 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 598.24 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/598.24 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 598.24 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 146,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,293.61/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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