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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 854.98 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 854.98 and 296.04 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 854.98 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/854.98 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 854.98 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 253,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,108.28/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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