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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.45, 816.44 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.45, 816.44 and 370.46 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.45 : 816.44 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.45/816.44 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.45x = 816.44 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.45x = 302,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,452.43/591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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