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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 866.58 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 866.58 and 318 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 866.58 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/866.58 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 866.58 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 275,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,572.44/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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