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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.50 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.50 and 331.89 is: 457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.50 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.50 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.50 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 271,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,983.86/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.94

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