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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 818.37 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 818.37 and 331.04 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 818.37 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/818.37 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 818.37 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 270,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,915.25/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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