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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 855.97 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 855.97 and 296.51 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 855.97 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/855.97 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 855.97 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 253,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,798.64/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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