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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 818.58 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 818.58 and 331.16 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 818.58 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/818.58 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 818.58 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 271,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,080.95/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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