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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 855.45 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 855.45 and 310.11 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 855.45 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/855.45 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 855.45 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 265,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,283.60/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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