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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 883.48 and 314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 883.48 and 314.95 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 883.48 = 314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/883.48 = 314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 883.48 × 314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 278,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,252.03/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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