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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.90 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.90 and 296.38 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.90 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.90 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.90 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 253,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,671.64/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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