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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 817.98 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 817.98 and 452.76 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 817.98 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/817.98 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 817.98 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 370,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,348.62/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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