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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 858.97 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 858.97 and 298.71 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 858.97 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/858.97 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 858.97 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 256,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,582.93/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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