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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 819.01 and 327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 819.01 and 327.95 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 819.01 = 327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/819.01 = 327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 819.01 × 327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 268,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,590.49/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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