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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 857.46 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 857.46 and 311.61 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 857.46 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/857.46 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 857.46 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 267,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,193.11/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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