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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 816.96 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 816.96 and 452.52 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 816.96 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/816.96 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 816.96 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 369,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,690.74/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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