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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 818.48 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 818.48 and 331.11 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 818.48 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/818.48 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 818.48 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 271,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,005.26/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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