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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 887.45 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 887.45 and 317.52 is: 476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 887.45 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/887.45 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 887.45 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 281,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,781.54/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.36

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