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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 887.32 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 887.32 and 475.88 is: 713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 887.32 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/887.32 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 887.32 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 422,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,257.84/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.27

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