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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 858.27 and 312.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 858.27 and 312.79 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 858.27 = 312.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/858.27 = 312.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 858.27 × 312.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 268,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,458.27/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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