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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 796.31 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 796.31 and 315.05 is: 434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 796.31 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/796.31 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 796.31 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 250,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,877.47/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.77

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