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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 881.41 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 881.41 and 314.50 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 881.41 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/881.41 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 881.41 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 277,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,203.45/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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