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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.80 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.80 and 298.58 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.80 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.80 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.80 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 257,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,908.34/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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