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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.54, 819.04 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.54, 819.04 and 331.57 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.54 : 819.04 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.54/819.04 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.54x = 819.04 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.54x = 271,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,569.09/593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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