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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 856.45 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 856.45 and 297.46 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 856.45 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/856.45 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 856.45 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 254,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,759.62/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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