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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.47, 817.49 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.47, 817.49 and 330.48 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.47 : 817.49 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.47/817.49 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.47x = 817.49 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.47x = 270,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,164.10/592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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