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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 857.94 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 857.94 and 317.08 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 857.94 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/857.94 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 857.94 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 272,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,035.62/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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