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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 850.32 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 850.32 and 310.56 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 850.32 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/850.32 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 850.32 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 264,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,075.38/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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