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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 881.69 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 881.69 and 466.97 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 881.69 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/881.69 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 881.69 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 411,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,716.04/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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