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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 888.59 and 476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 888.59 and 476.81 is: 715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 888.59 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/888.59 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 888.59 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 423,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,688.44/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.58

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