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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 889.23 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 889.23 and 319.55 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 889.23 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/889.23 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 889.23 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 284,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,153.45/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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