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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 856.85 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 856.85 and 297.14 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 856.85 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/856.85 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 856.85 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 254,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,598.64/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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