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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 859.90 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 859.90 and 313.64 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 859.90 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/859.90 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 859.90 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 269,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,699.04/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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