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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.68, 815.59 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.68, 815.59 and 451.35 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.68 : 815.59 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.68/815.59 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.68x = 815.59 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.68x = 368,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,116.55/591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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