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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.63 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.63 and 331.94 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.63 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.63 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.63 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 272,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,070.03/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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