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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 789.15 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 789.15 and 309.87 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 789.15 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/789.15 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 789.15 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 244,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,533.91/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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