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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.31, 860.37 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.31, 860.37 and 464.85 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.31 : 860.37 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.31/860.37 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.31x = 860.37 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.31x = 399,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,942.99/572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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