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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 854.70 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 854.70 and 296.56 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 854.70 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/854.70 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 854.70 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 253,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,469.83/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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