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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 797.36 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 797.36 and 315.82 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 797.36 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/797.36 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 797.36 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 251,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,818.66/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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