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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 815.92 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 815.92 and 460.44 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 815.92 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/815.92 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 815.92 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 375,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,682.20/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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