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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 881.19 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 881.19 and 313.70 is: 470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 881.19 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/881.19 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 881.19 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 276,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,429.30/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.39

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