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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 859.02 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 859.02 and 316.12 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 859.02 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/859.02 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 859.02 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 271,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,553.40/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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