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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.26, 889.87 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.26, 889.87 and 319.88 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.26 : 889.87 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.26/889.87 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.26x = 889.87 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.26x = 284,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,651.62/593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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