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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 882.83 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 882.83 and 314.75 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 882.83 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/882.83 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 882.83 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 277,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,870.74/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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