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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 817.08 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 817.08 and 330.10 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 817.08 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/817.08 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 817.08 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 269,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,718.11/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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