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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 890.73 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 890.73 and 478.44 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 890.73 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/890.73 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 890.73 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 426,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,160.86/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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