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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 815.60 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 815.60 and 459.92 is: 634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 815.60 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/815.60 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 815.60 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 375,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,110.75/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.53

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