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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 888.50 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 888.50 and 470.92 is: 705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 888.50 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/888.50 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 888.50 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 418,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,412.42/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.68

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