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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 819.42 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 819.42 and 331.86 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 819.42 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/819.42 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 819.42 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 271,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,932.72/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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