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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 865.82 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 865.82 and 317.43 is: 475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 865.82 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/865.82 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 865.82 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 274,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,837.24/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.65

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