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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.78 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.78 and 314.69 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.78 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.78 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.78 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 250,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,420.03/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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