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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 818.17 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 818.17 and 330.98 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 818.17 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/818.17 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 818.17 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 270,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,792.99/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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