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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 818.96 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 818.96 and 344.82 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 818.96 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/818.96 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 818.96 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 282,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,393.79/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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