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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 818.34 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 818.34 and 331.09 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 818.34 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/818.34 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 818.34 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 270,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940.10/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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