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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 819.09 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 819.09 and 344.83 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 819.09 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/819.09 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 819.09 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 282,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,446.80/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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