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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 812.47 and 478.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 812.47 and 478.11 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 812.47 = 478.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/812.47 = 478.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 812.47 × 478.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 388,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,450.03/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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