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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 859.97 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 859.97 and 299.42 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 859.97 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/859.97 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 859.97 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 257,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,492.63/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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