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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 855.21 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 855.21 and 310.11 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 855.21 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/855.21 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 855.21 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 265,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209.17/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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