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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.55 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.55 and 296.13 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.55 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.55 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.55 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 253,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,057.89/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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