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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 854.76 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 854.76 and 310.76 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 854.76 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/854.76 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 854.76 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 265,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,625.22/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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