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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.70, 1,333.24 and 478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.70, 1,333.24 and 478.30 is: 717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.70 : 1,333.24 = 478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.70/1,333.24 = 478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.70x = 1,333.24 × 478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.70x = 637,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,688.69/888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.55

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