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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 819.17 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 819.17 and 331.66 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 819.17 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/819.17 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 819.17 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 271,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,685.92/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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