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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 857.28 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 857.28 and 297.74 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 857.28 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/857.28 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 857.28 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 255,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,246.55/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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