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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 598.86 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 598.86 and 247.47 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 598.86 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/598.86 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 598.86 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 148,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199.88/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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