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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 854.75 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 854.75 and 295.88 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 854.75 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/854.75 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 854.75 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 252,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,899.90/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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