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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 858.09 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 858.09 and 311.90 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 858.09 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/858.09 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 858.09 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 267,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,633.98/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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