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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 888.09 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 888.09 and 476.56 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 888.09 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/888.09 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 888.09 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 423,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,228.17/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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