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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 886.17 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 886.17 and 469.98 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 886.17 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/886.17 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 886.17 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 416,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,482.18/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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