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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 881.09 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 881.09 and 313.25 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 881.09 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/881.09 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 881.09 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 276,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,001.44/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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