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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.56, 880.14 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.56, 880.14 and 313 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.56 : 880.14 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.56/880.14 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.56x = 880.14 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.56x = 275,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,483.82/587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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