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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.28, 856.70 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.28, 856.70 and 313.64 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.28 : 856.70 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.28/856.70 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.28x = 856.70 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.28x = 268,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,695.39/570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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