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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 854.66 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 854.66 and 296.47 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 854.66 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/854.66 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 854.66 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 253,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,381.05/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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