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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 881.01 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 881.01 and 313.83 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 881.01 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/881.01 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 881.01 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 276,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,487.37/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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