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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 886.23 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 886.23 and 453.73 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 886.23 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/886.23 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 886.23 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 402,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,109.14/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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