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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 858 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 858 and 298.44 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 858 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/858 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 858 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 256,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,061.52/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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