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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 789.14 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 789.14 and 309.86 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 789.14 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/789.14 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 789.14 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 244,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,522.92/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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