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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 857.79 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 857.79 and 283.22 is: 424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 857.79 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/857.79 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 857.79 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 242,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,943.28/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.86

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