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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 797.39 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 797.39 and 315.84 is: 435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 797.39 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/797.39 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 797.39 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 251,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,847.66/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.86

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