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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 795.74 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 795.74 and 314.64 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 795.74 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/795.74 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 795.74 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 250,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,371.63/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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