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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.23, 812.60 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.23, 812.60 and 470.04 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.23 : 812.60 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.23/812.60 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.23x = 812.60 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.23x = 381,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,956.78/588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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