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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 850.53 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 850.53 and 307.19 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 850.53 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/850.53 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 850.53 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 261,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,274.31/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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