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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 805.17 and 451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 805.17 and 451.90 is: 623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 805.17 = 451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/805.17 = 451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 805.17 × 451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 363,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,856.32/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.98

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