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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 883.26 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 883.26 and 467.04 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 883.26 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/883.26 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 883.26 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 412,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,517.75/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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