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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.31, 816.98 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.31, 816.98 and 468.57 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.31 : 816.98 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.31/816.98 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.31x = 816.98 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.31x = 382,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,809.98/593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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