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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 818.57 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 818.57 and 452.25 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 818.57 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/818.57 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 818.57 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 370,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,199.41/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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