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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 818 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 818 and 330.83 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 818 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/818 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 818 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 270,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,618.94/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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