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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 856.70 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 856.70 and 296.93 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 856.70 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/856.70 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 856.70 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 254,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,376.39/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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