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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 817.97 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 817.97 and 330.74 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 817.97 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/817.97 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 817.97 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 270,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,529.65/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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