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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.85, 818.14 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.85, 818.14 and 330.87 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.85 : 818.14 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.85/818.14 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.85x = 818.14 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.85x = 270,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,695.00/592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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