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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 857.47 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 857.47 and 297.58 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 857.47 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/857.47 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 857.47 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 255,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,165.92/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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