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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 858.54 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 858.54 and 298.94 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 858.54 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/858.54 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 858.54 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 256,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,647.65/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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