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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 857.19 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 857.19 and 283.46 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 857.19 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/857.19 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 857.19 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 242,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,979.08/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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