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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.96 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.96 and 298.89 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.96 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.96 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.96 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 256,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,734.55/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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