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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 819.55 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 819.55 and 331.91 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 819.55 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/819.55 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 819.55 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 272,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,016.84/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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