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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.49, 883.66 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.49, 883.66 and 467.76 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.49 : 883.66 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.49/883.66 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.49x = 883.66 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.49x = 413,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,340.80/588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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