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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 598.87 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 598.87 and 247.46 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 598.87 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/598.87 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 598.87 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 148,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193.38/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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