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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.99, 860.79 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.99, 860.79 and 299.91 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.99 : 860.79 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.99/860.79 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.99x = 860.79 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.99x = 258,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,159.53/573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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