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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 797.46 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 797.46 and 315.88 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 797.46 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/797.46 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 797.46 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 251,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,898.49/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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