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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 857.38 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 857.38 and 297.45 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 857.38 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/857.38 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 857.38 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 255,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,027.68/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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