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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 885.96 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 885.96 and 467.25 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 885.96 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/885.96 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 885.96 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 413,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,961.40/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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