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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.26, 887.54 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.26, 887.54 and 317.27 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.26 : 887.54 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.26/887.54 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.26x = 887.54 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.26x = 281,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,590.45/591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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