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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.72, 862.34 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.72, 862.34 and 314.70 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.72 : 862.34 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.72/862.34 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.72x = 862.34 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.72x = 271,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,378.40/574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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