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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 861.85 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 861.85 and 314.69 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 861.85 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/861.85 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 861.85 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 271,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,216.94/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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