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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 860.49 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 860.49 and 299.61 is: 449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 860.49 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/860.49 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 860.49 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 257,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,811.41/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.52

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