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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 866.70 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 866.70 and 317.58 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 866.70 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/866.70 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 866.70 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 275,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,246.59/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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