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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.80, 886.94 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.80, 886.94 and 318 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.80 : 886.94 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.80/886.94 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.80x = 886.94 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.80x = 282,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,046.92/591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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