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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 860.32 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 860.32 and 299.80 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 860.32 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/860.32 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 860.32 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 257,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,923.94/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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