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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 855.66 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 855.66 and 314.36 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 855.66 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/855.66 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 855.66 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 268,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,985.28/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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