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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.19, 858.56 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.19, 858.56 and 298.50 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.19 : 858.56 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.19/858.56 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.19x = 858.56 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.19x = 256,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,278.67/572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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