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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 859.80 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 859.80 and 284.40 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 859.80 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/859.80 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 859.80 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 244,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,527.12/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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