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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 818.80 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 818.80 and 452.08 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 818.80 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/818.80 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 818.80 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 370,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,163.10/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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