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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 598.86 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 598.86 and 247.43 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 598.86 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/598.86 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 598.86 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 148,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,172.94/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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