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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 811.13 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 811.13 and 476.05 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 811.13 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/811.13 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 811.13 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 386,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,138.44/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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