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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 858.94 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 858.94 and 299.03 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 858.94 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/858.94 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 858.94 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 256,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,848.83/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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