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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 881.31 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 881.31 and 314.30 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 881.31 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/881.31 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 881.31 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 276,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,995.73/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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