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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 856.73 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 856.73 and 307.68 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 856.73 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/856.73 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 856.73 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 263,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,597.15/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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