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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 796.06 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 796.06 and 314.87 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 796.06 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/796.06 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 796.06 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 250,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,655.41/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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