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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 890.48 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 890.48 and 319.84 is: 479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 890.48 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/890.48 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 890.48 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 284,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,811.12/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.54

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