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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 881.33 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 881.33 and 313.75 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 881.33 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/881.33 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 881.33 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 276,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,518.00/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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