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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 795.84 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 795.84 and 314.72 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 795.84 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/795.84 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 795.84 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 250,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,466.76/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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