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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.66, 862.59 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.66, 862.59 and 315.44 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.66 : 862.59 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.66/862.59 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.66x = 862.59 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.66x = 272,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,095.39/575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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