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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 819.49 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 819.49 and 328.31 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 819.49 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/819.49 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 819.49 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 269,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,041.84/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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