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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 818.87 and 331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 818.87 and 331.42 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 818.87 = 331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/818.87 = 331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 818.87 × 331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 271,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,389.90/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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