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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.47 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.47 and 317.17 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.47 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.47 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.47 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 274,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,501.12/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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