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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.73, 818.25 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.73, 818.25 and 459.65 is: 634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.73 : 818.25 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.73/818.25 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.73x = 818.25 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.73x = 376,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,104.52/592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.53

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