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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 819.25 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 819.25 and 331.71 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 819.25 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/819.25 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 819.25 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 271,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,753.42/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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