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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.78, 885.13 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.78, 885.13 and 469.66 is: 701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.78 : 885.13 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.78/885.13 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.78x = 885.13 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.78x = 415,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,710.16/592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.29

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