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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.79, 819.41 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.79, 819.41 and 345.09 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.79 : 819.41 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.79/819.41 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.79x = 819.41 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.79x = 282,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,768.47/593.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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