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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 858.06 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 858.06 and 283.26 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 858.06 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/858.06 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 858.06 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 243,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,054.08/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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