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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 866.97 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 866.97 and 317.82 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 866.97 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/866.97 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 866.97 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 275,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,540.41/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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