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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 858.96 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 858.96 and 299.58 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 858.96 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/858.96 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 858.96 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 257,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,327.24/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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