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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 866.42 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 866.42 and 317.62 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 866.42 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/866.42 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 866.42 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 275,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,196.42/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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