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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 879.91 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 879.91 and 313.50 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 879.91 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/879.91 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 879.91 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 275,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,851.79/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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