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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 817.28 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 817.28 and 453.76 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 817.28 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/817.28 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 817.28 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 370,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,848.97/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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