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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.22, 856.29 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.22, 856.29 and 311.18 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.22 : 856.29 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.22/856.29 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.22x = 856.29 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.22x = 266,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,460.32/571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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