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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 796.42 and 315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 796.42 and 315.13 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 796.42 = 315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/796.42 = 315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 796.42 × 315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 250,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,974.05/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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