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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 881.79 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 881.79 and 466.97 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 881.79 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/881.79 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 881.79 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 411,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,763.32/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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