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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 817.80 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 817.80 and 330.64 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 817.80 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/817.80 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 817.80 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 270,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,394.11/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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