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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 819.54 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 819.54 and 344.90 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 819.54 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/819.54 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 819.54 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 282,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,661.39/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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