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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 598.82 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 598.82 and 247.41 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 598.82 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/598.82 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 598.82 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 148,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,154.06/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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