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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 856.08 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 856.08 and 296.51 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 856.08 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/856.08 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 856.08 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 253,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,832.00/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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