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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.24, 882 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.24, 882 and 473.20 is: 708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.24 : 882 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.24/882 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.24x = 882 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.24x = 417,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,362.40/589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.31

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