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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 598.44 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 598.44 and 247.15 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 598.44 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/598.44 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 598.44 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 147,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,904.45/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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