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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 818.08 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 818.08 and 330.80 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 818.08 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/818.08 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 818.08 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 270,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,622.08/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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