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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.97, 882.06 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.97, 882.06 and 314.38 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.97 : 882.06 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.97/882.06 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.97x = 882.06 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.97x = 277,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,302.02/588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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