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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 598.69 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 598.69 and 247.30 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 598.69 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/598.69 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 598.69 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 148,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,058.22/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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