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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 857.01 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 857.01 and 297.27 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 857.01 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/857.01 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 857.01 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 254,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,763.36/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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