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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 819.15 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 819.15 and 331.62 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 819.15 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/819.15 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 819.15 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 271,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,646.52/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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