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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 854.88 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 854.88 and 310.44 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 854.88 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/854.88 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 854.88 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 265,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,388.95/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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