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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 858.08 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 858.08 and 328.48 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 858.08 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/858.08 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 858.08 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 281,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,862.12/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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