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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 795.52 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 795.52 and 314.48 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 795.52 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/795.52 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 795.52 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 250,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,177.51/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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