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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 817.90 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 817.90 and 330.62 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 817.90 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/817.90 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 817.90 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 270,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,409.18/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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