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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 812.04 and 472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 812.04 and 472.28 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 812.04 = 472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/812.04 = 472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 812.04 × 472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 383,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,510.25/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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