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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.02, 818.36 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.02, 818.36 and 331.03 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.02 : 818.36 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.02/818.36 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.02x = 818.36 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.02x = 270,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,902.32/593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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