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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.78, 818.07 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.78, 818.07 and 330.82 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.78 : 818.07 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.78/818.07 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.78x = 818.07 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.78x = 270,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,633.92/592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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