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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.53 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.53 and 315.91 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 797.53 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/797.53 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 797.53 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 251,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,942.14/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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