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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 882.91 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 882.91 and 315.50 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 882.91 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/882.91 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 882.91 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 278,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,558.11/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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