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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 885.81 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 885.81 and 317.18 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 885.81 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/885.81 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 885.81 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 280,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,962.96/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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