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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 856.05 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 856.05 and 296.84 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 856.05 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/856.05 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 856.05 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 254,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,109.88/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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