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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 795.79 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 795.79 and 314.68 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 795.79 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/795.79 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 795.79 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 250,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,416.42/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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