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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 796.49 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 796.49 and 315.18 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 796.49 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/796.49 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 796.49 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 251,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,038.13/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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