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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 881.75 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 881.75 and 314.55 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 881.75 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/881.75 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 881.75 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 277,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,355.25/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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