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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 881.68 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 881.68 and 314.42 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 881.68 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/881.68 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 881.68 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 277,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,217.83/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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