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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.56, 887.31 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.56, 887.31 and 318.18 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.56 : 887.31 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.56/887.31 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.56x = 887.31 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.56x = 282,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,324.30/591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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