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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 855.98 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 855.98 and 296.72 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 855.98 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/855.98 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 855.98 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 253,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,980.62/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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