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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 881.48 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 881.48 and 314.28 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 881.48 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/881.48 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 881.48 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 277,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,031.53/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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