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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 818.69 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 818.69 and 331.25 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 818.69 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/818.69 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 818.69 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 271,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,185.31/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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