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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.90, 858.58 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.90, 858.58 and 298.18 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.90 : 858.58 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.90/858.58 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.90x = 858.58 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.90x = 256,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,011.38/571.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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