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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 856.42 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 856.42 and 297.07 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 856.42 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/856.42 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 856.42 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 254,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,415.48/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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