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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 819 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 819 and 344.74 is: 475.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 819 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/819 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 819 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 282,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,342.06/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.77

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