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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 858.22 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 858.22 and 308.68 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 858.22 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/858.22 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 858.22 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 264,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,915.35/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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