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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 891.72 and 471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 891.72 and 471.17 is: 705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 891.72 = 471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/891.72 = 471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 891.72 × 471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 420,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,147.25/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.82

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