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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 882.35 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 882.35 and 314.50 is: 471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 882.35 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/882.35 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 882.35 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 277,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,496.48/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.82

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