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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 855.27 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 855.27 and 310.79 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 855.27 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/855.27 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 855.27 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 265,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,809.36/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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