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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 887.67 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 887.67 and 470.98 is: 705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 887.67 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/887.67 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 887.67 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 418,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,074.82/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.81

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