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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.21, 888.26 and 470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.21, 888.26 and 470.09 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.21 : 888.26 = 470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.21/888.26 = 470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.21x = 888.26 × 470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.21x = 417,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,555.35/593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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