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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 854.48 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 854.48 and 295.96 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 854.48 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/854.48 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 854.48 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 252,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,891.90/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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