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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 887.65 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 887.65 and 317.79 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 887.65 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/887.65 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 887.65 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 282,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,080.27/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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