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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.94, 796.18 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.94, 796.18 and 314.96 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.94 : 796.18 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.94/796.18 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.94x = 796.18 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.94x = 250,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,764.85/576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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