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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 817.16 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 817.16 and 451.97 is: 623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 817.16 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/817.16 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 817.16 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 369,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,331.81/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.79

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