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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 866.04 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 866.04 and 317.15 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 866.04 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/866.04 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 866.04 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 274,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,664.59/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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