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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 796.32 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 796.32 and 315.09 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 796.32 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/796.32 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 796.32 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 250,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,912.47/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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