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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 860.34 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 860.34 and 299.46 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 860.34 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/860.34 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 860.34 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 257,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,637.42/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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