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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 879 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 879 and 470.44 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 879 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/879 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 879 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 413,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,516.76/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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