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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 883.22 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 883.22 and 314.78 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 883.22 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/883.22 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 883.22 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 278,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,019.99/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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