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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 797.17 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 797.17 and 315.68 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 797.17 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/797.17 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 797.17 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 251,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,648.63/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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