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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 854.76 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 854.76 and 310.28 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 854.76 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/854.76 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 854.76 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 265,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,214.93/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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