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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.62 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.62 and 328.37 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.62 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.62 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.62 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 269,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,136.98/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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