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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 816.52 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 816.52 and 467.52 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 816.52 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/816.52 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 816.52 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 381,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,739.43/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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