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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 796.16 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 796.16 and 314.96 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 796.16 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/796.16 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 796.16 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 250,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,753.00/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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