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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.84 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.84 and 317.10 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.84 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.84 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.84 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 281,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,216.96/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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