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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 819 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 819 and 344.93 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 819 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/819 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 819 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 282,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493.58/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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