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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 818.15 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 818.15 and 452.68 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 818.15 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/818.15 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 818.15 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 370,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,355.83/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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