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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.41, 886.77 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.41, 886.77 and 317.22 is: 475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.41 : 886.77 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.41/886.77 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.41x = 886.77 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.41x = 281,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,301.18/591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.65

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