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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 816.96 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 816.96 and 452.34 is: 623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 816.96 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/816.96 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 816.96 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 369,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,543.69/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.51

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