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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 858.23 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 858.23 and 297.78 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 858.23 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/858.23 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 858.23 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 255,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,562.24/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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