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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.74, 887.22 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.74, 887.22 and 317.96 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.74 : 887.22 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.74/887.22 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.74x = 887.22 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.74x = 282,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,100.47/591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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