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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 853.56 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 853.56 and 309.04 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 853.56 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/853.56 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 853.56 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 263,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,784.18/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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