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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 882.66 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 882.66 and 314 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 882.66 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/882.66 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 882.66 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 277,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,155.24/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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