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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.51, 819.14 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.51, 819.14 and 344.79 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.51 : 819.14 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.51/819.14 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.51x = 819.14 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.51x = 282,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,431.28/593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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