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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 796 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 796 and 314.84 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 796 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/796 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 796 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 250,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,612.64/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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