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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.22 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.22 and 317.52 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.22 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.22 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.22 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 273,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,137.05/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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