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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.98 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.98 and 247.59 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.98 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.98 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.98 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 148,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.46/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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