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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 796.84 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 796.84 and 315.41 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 796.84 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/796.84 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 796.84 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 251,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,326.53/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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