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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 857.88 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 857.88 and 312.44 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 857.88 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/857.88 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 857.88 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 268,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,036.03/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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