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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.54, 817.66 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.54, 817.66 and 330.57 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.54 : 817.66 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.54/817.66 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.54x = 817.66 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.54x = 270,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,293.87/592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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