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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.25, 862.10 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.25, 862.10 and 314.86 is: 471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.25 : 862.10 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.25/862.10 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.25x = 862.10 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.25x = 271,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,437.08/575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.86

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