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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.67, 886.60 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.67, 886.60 and 469.63 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.67 : 886.60 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.67/886.60 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.67x = 886.60 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.67x = 416,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,373.96/591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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