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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 818.78 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 818.78 and 331.31 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 818.78 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/818.78 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 818.78 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 271,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,270.39/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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