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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.98 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.98 and 330.01 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.98 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.98 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.98 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 269,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,611.57/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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