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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 818.26 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 818.26 and 330.96 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 818.26 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/818.26 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 818.26 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 270,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,811.33/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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