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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 851.58 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 851.58 and 307.66 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 851.58 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/851.58 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 851.58 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 261,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,997.10/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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