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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 811.68 and 471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 811.68 and 471.80 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 811.68 = 471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/811.68 = 471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 811.68 × 471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 382,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,950.62/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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