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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 819.16 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 819.16 and 331.64 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 819.16 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/819.16 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 819.16 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 271,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,666.22/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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