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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 886.11 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 886.11 and 316.59 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 886.11 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/886.11 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 886.11 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 280,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,533.56/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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