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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.86, 858.48 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.86, 858.48 and 329.46 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.86 : 858.48 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.86/858.48 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.86x = 858.48 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.86x = 282,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,834.82/572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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