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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 819.68 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 819.68 and 331.98 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 819.68 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/819.68 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 819.68 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 272,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,117.37/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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