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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 861.54 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 861.54 and 314.64 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 861.54 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/861.54 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 861.54 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 271,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,074.95/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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