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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.31 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.31 and 309.98 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.31 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.31 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.31 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 244,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,670.31/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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