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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 889.61 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 889.61 and 470.19 is: 704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 889.61 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/889.61 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 889.61 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 418,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,283.37/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.15

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