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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 598.70 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 598.70 and 247.35 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 598.70 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/598.70 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 598.70 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 148,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,091.31/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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