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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 818.99 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 818.99 and 331.49 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 818.99 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/818.99 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 818.99 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 271,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,487.70/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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