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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 887.78 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 887.78 and 476.48 is: 713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 887.78 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/887.78 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 887.78 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 423,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,005.92/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.74

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