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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 850.02 and 307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 850.02 and 307.29 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 850.02 = 307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/850.02 = 307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 850.02 × 307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 261,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,202.65/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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