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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 818.90 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 818.90 and 327.85 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 818.90 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/818.90 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 818.90 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 268,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,476.37/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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