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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 855.84 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 855.84 and 310.32 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 855.84 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/855.84 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 855.84 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 265,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,584.27/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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