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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 818.21 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 818.21 and 330.91 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 818.21 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/818.21 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 818.21 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 270,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,748.13/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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