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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 819.15 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 819.15 and 331.61 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 819.15 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/819.15 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 819.15 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 271,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,632.99/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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