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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 883.07 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 883.07 and 314.73 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 883.07 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/883.07 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 883.07 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 277,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,928.23/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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