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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.27, 796.63 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.27, 796.63 and 315.28 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.27 : 796.63 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.27/796.63 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.27x = 796.63 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.27x = 251,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,161.51/577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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