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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,334.12 and 478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,334.12 and 478.55 is: 717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,334.12 = 478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,334.12 = 478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,334.12 × 478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 638,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,436.46/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.49

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