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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 817.88 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 817.88 and 330.70 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 817.88 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/817.88 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 817.88 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 270,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,472.92/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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