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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 883.68 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 883.68 and 314.72 is: 472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 883.68 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/883.68 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 883.68 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 278,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,115.87/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.63

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