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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 818.96 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 818.96 and 344.63 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 818.96 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/818.96 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 818.96 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 282,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,232.37/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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