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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 818.55 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 818.55 and 331.16 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 818.55 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/818.55 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 818.55 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 271,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,066.93/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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