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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 866.68 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 866.68 and 317.74 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 866.68 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/866.68 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 866.68 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 275,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,373.72/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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