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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 598.45 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 598.45 and 247.17 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 598.45 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/598.45 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 598.45 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 147,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,918.27/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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