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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.66 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.66 and 296.42 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.66 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.66 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.66 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 253,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,338.32/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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