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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.54, 859.26 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.54, 859.26 and 298.71 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.54 : 859.26 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.54/859.26 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.54x = 859.26 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.54x = 256,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,669.55/572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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