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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 855.48 and 310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 855.48 and 310.37 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 855.48 = 310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/855.48 = 310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 855.48 × 310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 265,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,515.33/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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