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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 856.48 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 856.48 and 297.12 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 856.48 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/856.48 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 856.48 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 254,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,477.34/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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