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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 851.57 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 851.57 and 307.50 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 851.57 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/851.57 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 851.57 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 261,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,856.30/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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