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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 790.22 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 790.22 and 310.64 is: 428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 790.22 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/790.22 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 790.22 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 245,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,473.94/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.68

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