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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 858.92 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 858.92 and 298.76 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 858.92 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/858.92 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 858.92 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 256,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,610.94/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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