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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 797.45 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 797.45 and 315.89 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 797.45 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/797.45 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 797.45 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 251,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,906.48/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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