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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 796.91 and 315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 796.91 and 315.49 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 796.91 = 315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/796.91 = 315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 796.91 × 315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 251,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,417.14/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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