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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.95, 888.18 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.95, 888.18 and 317.72 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.95 : 888.18 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.95/888.18 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.95x = 888.18 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.95x = 282,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,190.84/591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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