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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 789.95 and 310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 789.95 and 310.45 is: 428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 789.95 = 310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/789.95 = 310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 789.95 × 310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 245,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,239.98/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.42

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