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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 817.83 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 817.83 and 330.66 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 817.83 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/817.83 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 817.83 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 270,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,423.67/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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