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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 854.29 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 854.29 and 296.45 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 854.29 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/854.29 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 854.29 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 253,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,256.71/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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