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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 857.33 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 857.33 and 310.73 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 857.33 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/857.33 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 857.33 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 266,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,392.31/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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