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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 819.02 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 819.02 and 344.85 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 819.02 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/819.02 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 819.02 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 282,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,437.32/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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