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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 794.97 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 794.97 and 314.08 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 794.97 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/794.97 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 794.97 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 249,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,684.18/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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