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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 856.68 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 856.68 and 297.24 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 856.68 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/856.68 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 856.68 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 254,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,635.28/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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