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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 817.91 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 817.91 and 330.70 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 817.91 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/817.91 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 817.91 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 270,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,482.84/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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