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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 855.96 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 855.96 and 314 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 855.96 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/855.96 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 855.96 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 268,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,771.44/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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