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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 815.42 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 815.42 and 451.47 is: 622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 815.42 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/815.42 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 815.42 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 368,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,135.41/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.55

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