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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 883.56 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 883.56 and 315.09 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 883.56 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/883.56 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 883.56 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 278,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,400.33/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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