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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 815.64 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 815.64 and 459.06 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 815.64 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/815.64 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 815.64 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 374,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,427.70/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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