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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 817.59 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 817.59 and 452.96 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 817.59 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/817.59 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 817.59 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 370,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,336.24/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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