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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 881.17 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 881.17 and 472.99 is: 709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 881.17 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/881.17 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 881.17 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 416,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,782.87/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.82

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