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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.34, 892.16 and 473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.34, 892.16 and 473.98 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.34 : 892.16 = 473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.34/892.16 = 473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.34x = 892.16 × 473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.34x = 422,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,866.00/595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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