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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.41 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.41 and 328.22 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.41 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.41 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.41 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 268,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,944.08/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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