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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 858.75 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 858.75 and 312.35 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 858.75 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/858.75 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 858.75 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 268,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,229.00/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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