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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 819.43 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 819.43 and 331.81 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 819.43 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/819.43 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 819.43 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 271,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,898.67/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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