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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 887.50 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 887.50 and 469.59 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 887.50 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/887.50 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 887.50 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 416,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,761.13/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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