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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 856.81 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 856.81 and 297.07 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 856.81 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/856.81 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 856.81 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 254,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,530.78/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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