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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.80, 883.94 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.80, 883.94 and 316 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.80 : 883.94 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.80/883.94 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.80x = 883.94 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.80x = 279,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,325.04/589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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