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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 883.01 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 883.01 and 313.93 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 883.01 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/883.01 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 883.01 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 277,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,200.66/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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