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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 796.11 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 796.11 and 314.91 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 796.11 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/796.11 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 796.11 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 250,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,703.00/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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