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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 796.30 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 796.30 and 315.06 is: 434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 796.30 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/796.30 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 796.30 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 250,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,882.28/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.77

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