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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 890.85 and 319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 890.85 and 319.91 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 890.85 = 319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/890.85 = 319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 890.85 × 319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 284,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,987.37/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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