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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.47, 818.87 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.47, 818.87 and 344.73 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.47 : 818.87 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.47/818.87 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.47x = 818.87 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.47x = 282,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,289.06/593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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