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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.82, 817.35 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.82, 817.35 and 445.94 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.82 : 817.35 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.82/817.35 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.82x = 817.35 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.82x = 364,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,489.06/592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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