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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 886.68 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 886.68 and 476.04 is: 712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 886.68 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/886.68 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 886.68 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 422,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,095.15/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.83

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