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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.91, 885.32 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.91, 885.32 and 316.23 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.91 : 885.32 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.91/885.32 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.91x = 885.32 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.91x = 279,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,965.53/589.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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