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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 856.10 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 856.10 and 296.68 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 856.10 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/856.10 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 856.10 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 253,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,987.75/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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