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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.38, 887.14 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.38, 887.14 and 317.09 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.38 : 887.14 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.38/887.14 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.38x = 887.14 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.38x = 281,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,305.84/591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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