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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 886.61 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 886.61 and 453.98 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 886.61 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/886.61 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 886.61 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 402,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,503.21/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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