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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 861.09 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 861.09 and 313.23 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 861.09 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/861.09 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 861.09 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 269,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,719.22/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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