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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.70, 819.46 and 341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.70, 819.46 and 341.65 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.70 : 819.46 = 341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.70/819.46 = 341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.70x = 819.46 × 341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.70x = 279,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,970.30/593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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