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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.17, 890.57 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.17, 890.57 and 319.39 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.17 : 890.57 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.17/890.57 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.17x = 890.57 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.17x = 284,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,439.15/593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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