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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 599.46 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 599.46 and 247.90 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 599.46 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/599.46 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 599.46 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 148,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,606.13/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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