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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.68 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.68 and 310.92 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.68 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.68 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.68 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 274,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,753.79/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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