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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.71 and 314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.71 and 314.62 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.71 = 314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.71 = 314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.71 × 314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 250,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,340.73/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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