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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 888.21 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 888.21 and 319.30 is: 478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 888.21 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/888.21 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 888.21 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 283,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,605.45/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.15

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