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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 858.66 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 858.66 and 312.27 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 858.66 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/858.66 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 858.66 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 268,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,133.76/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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