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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 891.36 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 891.36 and 479.16 is: 717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 891.36 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/891.36 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 891.36 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 427,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,104.06/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.44

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