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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 598.47 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 598.47 and 247.15 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 598.47 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/598.47 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 598.47 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 147,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,911.86/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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