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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 816.98 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 816.98 and 330.04 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 816.98 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/816.98 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 816.98 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 269,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,636.08/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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