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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 891.56 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 891.56 and 479.76 is: 719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 891.56 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/891.56 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 891.56 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 427,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,736.03/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.76

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