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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 881.53 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 881.53 and 313.26 is: 470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 881.53 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/881.53 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 881.53 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 276,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,146.52/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.24

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