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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.87, 881.51 and 313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.87, 881.51 and 313.89 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.87 : 881.51 = 313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.87/881.51 = 313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.87x = 881.51 × 313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.87x = 276,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,697.17/587.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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