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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.27, 816.98 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.27, 816.98 and 452.18 is: 623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.27 : 816.98 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.27/816.98 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.27x = 816.98 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.27x = 369,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,421.80/592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.74

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