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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 857.55 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 857.55 and 297.84 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 857.55 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/857.55 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 857.55 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 255,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,412.69/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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