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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 598.79 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 598.79 and 244.86 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 598.79 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/598.79 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 598.79 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 146,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,618.09/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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