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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 817.53 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 817.53 and 330.43 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 817.53 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/817.53 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 817.53 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 270,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,136.44/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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