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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.85, 598.67 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.85, 598.67 and 247.33 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.85 : 598.67 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.85/598.67 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.85x = 598.67 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.85x = 148,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,064.82/433.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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