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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 890.40 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 890.40 and 319.10 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 890.40 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/890.40 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 890.40 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 284,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,126.64/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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