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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 790.63 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 790.63 and 310.94 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 790.63 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/790.63 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 790.63 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 245,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,836.73/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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