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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 796.24 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 796.24 and 315 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 796.24 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/796.24 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 796.24 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 250,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,815.60/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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