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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 858.42 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 858.42 and 298.84 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 858.42 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/858.42 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 858.42 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 256,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,530.23/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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