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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 866.52 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 866.52 and 317.90 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 866.52 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/866.52 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 866.52 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 275,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,466.71/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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