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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 859.90 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 859.90 and 299.35 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 859.90 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/859.90 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 859.90 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 257,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,411.07/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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