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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 818.59 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 818.59 and 331.18 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 818.59 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/818.59 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 818.59 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 271,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,100.64/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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