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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 816.97 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 816.97 and 330.06 is: 455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 816.97 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/816.97 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 816.97 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 269,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,649.12/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.47

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