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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 794.98 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 794.98 and 314.08 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 794.98 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/794.98 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 794.98 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 249,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,685.72/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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