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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 796.35 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 796.35 and 315.08 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 796.35 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/796.35 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 796.35 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 250,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,913.96/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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