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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 883.86 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 883.86 and 453.52 is: 678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 883.86 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/883.86 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 883.86 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 400,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,848.19/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.07

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