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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 856.16 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 856.16 and 296.70 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 856.16 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/856.16 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 856.16 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 254,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,022.30/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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