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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 850.91 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 850.91 and 307.08 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 850.91 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/850.91 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 850.91 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 261,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,295.91/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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