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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 859.98 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 859.98 and 309.56 is: 464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 859.98 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/859.98 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 859.98 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 266,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,212.17/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.51

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