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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 890.37 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 890.37 and 319.52 is: 479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 890.37 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/890.37 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 890.37 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 284,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,493.25/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.56

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