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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 881.86 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 881.86 and 314.12 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 881.86 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/881.86 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 881.86 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 277,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,009.86/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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