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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 883.04 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 883.04 and 472.60 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 883.04 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/883.04 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 883.04 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 417,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,321.71/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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