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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.87, 789.18 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.87, 789.18 and 309.89 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.87 : 789.18 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.87/789.18 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.87x = 789.18 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.87x = 244,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,555.04/571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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