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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 879.98 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 879.98 and 313.29 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 879.98 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/879.98 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 879.98 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 275,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,688.93/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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