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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.40 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.40 and 307.06 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.40 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.40 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.40 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 261,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,121.31/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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