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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 818.56 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 818.56 and 452.24 is: 624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 818.56 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/818.56 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 818.56 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 370,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,185.12/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.92

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