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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.85, 819.72 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.85, 819.72 and 345.27 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.85 : 819.72 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.85/819.72 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.85x = 819.72 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.85x = 283,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,024.72/593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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