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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 812.18 and 478.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 812.18 and 478.77 is: 660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 812.18 = 478.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/812.18 = 478.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 812.18 × 478.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 388,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,845.02/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.78

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