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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 859.09 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 859.09 and 284.66 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 859.09 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/859.09 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 859.09 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 244,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,548.56/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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