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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 819.45 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 819.45 and 328.23 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 819.45 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/819.45 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 819.45 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 268,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,968.07/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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