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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 796.23 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 796.23 and 314.99 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 796.23 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/796.23 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 796.23 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 250,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,804.49/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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