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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 856.01 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 856.01 and 296.79 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 856.01 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/856.01 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 856.01 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 254,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,055.21/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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