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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 859.57 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 859.57 and 284.30 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 859.57 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/859.57 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 859.57 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 244,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,370.74/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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