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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 880.56 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 880.56 and 313.80 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 880.56 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/880.56 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 880.56 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 276,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,319.73/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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