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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 815.94 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 815.94 and 451.18 is: 622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 815.94 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/815.94 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 815.94 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 368,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,135.81/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.80

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