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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 890.80 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 890.80 and 478.44 is: 716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 890.80 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/890.80 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 890.80 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 426,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,194.35/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.20

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