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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 796.23 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 796.23 and 315.02 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 796.23 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/796.23 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 796.23 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 250,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,828.37/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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