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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.27, 796.64 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.27, 796.64 and 315.31 is: 435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.27 : 796.64 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.27/796.64 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.27x = 796.64 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.27x = 251,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,186.98/577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.13

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