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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 858.78 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 858.78 and 284.68 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 858.78 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/858.78 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 858.78 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 244,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,477.49/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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