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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 598.80 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 598.80 and 247.48 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 598.80 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/598.80 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 598.80 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 148,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,188.34/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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