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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 876.75 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 876.75 and 471.69 is: 704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 876.75 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/876.75 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 876.75 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 413,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,554.21/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.44

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