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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 818.95 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 818.95 and 327.89 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 818.95 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/818.95 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 818.95 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 268,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,523.73/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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