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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 854.96 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 854.96 and 296.46 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 854.96 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/854.96 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 854.96 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 253,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,459.96/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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