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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 854.65 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 854.65 and 296.70 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 854.65 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/854.65 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 854.65 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 253,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,574.66/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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