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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 796.22 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 796.22 and 314.99 is: 434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 796.22 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/796.22 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 796.22 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 250,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,801.34/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.69

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