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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.98, 816.92 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.98, 816.92 and 330 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.98 : 816.92 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.98/816.92 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.98x = 816.92 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.98x = 269,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,583.60/591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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