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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 811.80 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 811.80 and 470.73 is: 648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 811.80 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/811.80 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 811.80 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 382,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,137.75/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.83

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