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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 815.56 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 815.56 and 450.80 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 815.56 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/815.56 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 815.56 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 367,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,654.45/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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