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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.68, 1,332.98 and 478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.68, 1,332.98 and 478.62 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.68 : 1,332.98 = 478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.68/1,332.98 = 478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.68x = 1,332.98 × 478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.68x = 637,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,990.89/888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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