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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 886.76 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 886.76 and 469.68 is: 702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 886.76 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/886.76 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 886.76 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 416,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,493.44/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.68

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