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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 886.62 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 886.62 and 317.12 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 886.62 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/886.62 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 886.62 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 281,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,164.93/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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