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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 888.45 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 888.45 and 478.50 is: 715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 888.45 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/888.45 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 888.45 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 425,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,123.33/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.79

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