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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 819.62 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 819.62 and 331.90 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 819.62 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/819.62 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 819.62 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 272,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,029.41/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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