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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.56 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.56 and 345.27 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.56 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.56 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.56 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 282,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,969.48/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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