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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.68 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.68 and 310.68 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.68 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.68 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.68 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 264,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,289.26/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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