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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 857.31 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 857.31 and 297.46 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 857.31 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/857.31 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 857.31 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 255,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,013.29/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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