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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 855.63 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 855.63 and 310.94 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 855.63 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/855.63 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 855.63 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 266,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,049.59/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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