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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 858.64 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 858.64 and 312.56 is: 468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 858.64 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/858.64 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 858.64 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 268,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,376.52/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.53

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