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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.62, 1,334.79 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.62, 1,334.79 and 478.90 is: 717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.62 : 1,334.79 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.62/1,334.79 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.62x = 1,334.79 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.62x = 639,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,230.93/890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.74

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