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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 818.30 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 818.30 and 330.99 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 818.30 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/818.30 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 818.30 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 270,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,846.88/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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