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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 858.90 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 858.90 and 298.54 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 858.90 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/858.90 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 858.90 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 256,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,411.71/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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