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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 856.76 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 856.76 and 297.29 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 856.76 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/856.76 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 856.76 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 254,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,706.18/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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