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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 819.62 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 819.62 and 331.95 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 819.62 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/819.62 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 819.62 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 272,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,072.86/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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