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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 858.67 and 298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 858.67 and 298.57 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 858.67 = 298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/858.67 = 298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 858.67 × 298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 256,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,373.10/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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