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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 817.96 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 817.96 and 330.75 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 817.96 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/817.96 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 817.96 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 270,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,540.27/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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