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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 882.81 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 882.81 and 473.13 is: 709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 882.81 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/882.81 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 882.81 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 417,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,683.90/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.30

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