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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 881.34 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 881.34 and 313.65 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 881.34 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/881.34 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 881.34 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 276,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,432.29/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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