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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 882.70 and 478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 882.70 and 478.65 is: 717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 882.70 = 478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/882.70 = 478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 882.70 × 478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 422,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,501.50/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.98

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