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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 819.11 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 819.11 and 344.86 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 819.11 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/819.11 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 819.11 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 282,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,477.09/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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