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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.97, 598.90 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.97, 598.90 and 247.49 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 598.90 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/598.90 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 598.90 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 148,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,218.15/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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