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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 795.85 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 795.85 and 314.73 is: 434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 795.85 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/795.85 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 795.85 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 250,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,473.89/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.33

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