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