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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 887.18 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 887.18 and 469.64 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 887.18 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/887.18 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 887.18 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 416,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,655.22/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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