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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.57, 817.60 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.57, 817.60 and 330.59 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.57 : 817.60 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.57/817.60 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.57x = 817.60 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.57x = 270,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,290.38/592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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