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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 856.63 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 856.63 and 311.16 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 856.63 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/856.63 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 856.63 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 266,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,546.02/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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