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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 882.44 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 882.44 and 314.56 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 882.44 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/882.44 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 882.44 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 277,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,580.33/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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