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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 879.81 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 879.81 and 313.30 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 879.81 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/879.81 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 879.81 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 275,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,644.47/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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