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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 880.81 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 880.81 and 313.22 is: 469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 880.81 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/880.81 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 880.81 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 275,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,888.73/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.42

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