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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 880.61 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 880.61 and 313.38 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 880.61 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/880.61 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 880.61 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 275,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,963.99/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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