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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.33, 890.44 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.33, 890.44 and 319.49 is: 479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.33 : 890.44 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.33/890.44 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.33x = 890.44 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.33x = 284,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,491.57/593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.49

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