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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 816.36 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 816.36 and 450.72 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 816.36 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/816.36 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 816.36 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 367,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,949.78/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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