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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 887.72 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 887.72 and 469.95 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 887.72 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/887.72 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 887.72 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 417,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,181.66/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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