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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.67, 884.04 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.67, 884.04 and 468.47 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.67 : 884.04 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.67/884.04 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.67x = 884.04 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.67x = 414,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,141.80/589.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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