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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 821.28 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 821.28 and 452.64 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 821.28 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/821.28 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 821.28 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 371,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,744.18/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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