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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 881.96 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 881.96 and 313.88 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 881.96 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/881.96 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 881.96 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 276,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,825.98/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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