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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 851.41 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 851.41 and 307.45 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 851.41 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/851.41 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 851.41 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 261,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,762.66/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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