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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.86, 819.48 and 345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.86, 819.48 and 345.19 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.86 : 819.48 = 345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.86/819.48 = 345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.86x = 819.48 × 345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.86x = 282,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,876.30/593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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