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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 889.92 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 889.92 and 319.46 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 889.92 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/889.92 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 889.92 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 284,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,293.84/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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