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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.51, 817.67 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.51, 817.67 and 330.54 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.51 : 817.67 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.51/817.67 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.51x = 817.67 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.51x = 270,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,272.64/592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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