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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.50, 818.97 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.50, 818.97 and 331.47 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.50 : 818.97 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.50/818.97 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.50x = 818.97 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.50x = 271,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,463.99/593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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