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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 819 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 819 and 344.84 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 819 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/819 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 819 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 282,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,419.87/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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