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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 598.77 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 598.77 and 247.41 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 598.77 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/598.77 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 598.77 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 148,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,141.69/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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