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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 790.49 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 790.49 and 310.83 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 790.49 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/790.49 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 790.49 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 245,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,706.45/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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