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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 819.07 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 819.07 and 331.54 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 819.07 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/819.07 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 819.07 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 271,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,557.13/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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