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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 882.72 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.78, 882.72 and 314.64 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.78 : 882.72 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.78/882.72 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.78x = 882.72 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.78x = 277,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,739.02/588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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