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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 850.65 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 850.65 and 307.70 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 850.65 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/850.65 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 850.65 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 261,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,745.01/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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