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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 599.53 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 599.53 and 247.95 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 599.53 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/599.53 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 599.53 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 148,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,653.46/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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