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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 817.01 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 817.01 and 330.05 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 817.01 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/817.01 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 817.01 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 269,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,655.78/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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