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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 796.19 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 796.19 and 314.97 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 796.19 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/796.19 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 796.19 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 250,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,774.39/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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