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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 858.04 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 858.04 and 298.28 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 858.04 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/858.04 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 858.04 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 255,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,930.39/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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