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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 818.99 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 818.99 and 331.50 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 818.99 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/818.99 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 818.99 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 271,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,495.19/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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