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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 818.21 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 818.21 and 330.96 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 818.21 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/818.21 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 818.21 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 270,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794.78/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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