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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 816.37 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 816.37 and 459.88 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 816.37 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/816.37 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 816.37 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 375,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,436.22/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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