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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,334.51 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,334.51 and 478.17 is: 717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,334.51 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,334.51 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,334.51 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 638,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,122.05/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.33

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