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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.86, 819.48 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.86, 819.48 and 345.22 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.86 : 819.48 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.86/819.48 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.86x = 819.48 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.86x = 282,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,900.89/593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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