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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 856.17 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 856.17 and 296.46 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 856.17 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/856.17 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 856.17 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 253,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,820.16/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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