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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 818.22 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 818.22 and 451.06 is: 622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 818.22 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/818.22 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 818.22 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 369,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,066.31/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.95

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