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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.54 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.54 and 309.96 is: 464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.54 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.54 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.54 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 265,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,183.18/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.74

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