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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856 and 296.88 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 254,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,129.28/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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