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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 882.98 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 882.98 and 474.18 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 882.98 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/882.98 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 882.98 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 418,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,691.46/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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