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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.76, 884.62 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.76, 884.62 and 316.38 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.76 : 884.62 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.76/884.62 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.76x = 884.62 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.76x = 279,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,877.30/589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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