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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 883.59 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 883.59 and 315.03 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 883.59 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/883.59 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 883.59 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 278,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,352.94/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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