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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 861.20 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 861.20 and 317.68 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 861.20 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/861.20 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 861.20 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 273,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,586.02/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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