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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 857.80 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 857.80 and 297.90 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 857.80 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/857.80 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 857.80 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 255,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,538.62/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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