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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.51, 858.59 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.51, 858.59 and 298.46 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.51 : 858.59 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.51/858.59 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.51x = 858.59 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.51x = 256,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,249.73/572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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