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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 889.65 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 889.65 and 319.14 is: 478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 889.65 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/889.65 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 889.65 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 283,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,922.90/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.35

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