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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 797.38 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 797.38 and 315.81 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 797.38 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/797.38 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 797.38 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 251,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,819.79/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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