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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 858 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 858 and 297.86 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 858 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/858 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 858 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 255,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,563.88/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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