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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 856.65 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 856.65 and 297.05 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 856.65 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/856.65 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 856.65 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 254,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,463.60/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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