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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 866.48 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 866.48 and 317.80 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 866.48 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/866.48 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 866.48 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 275,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,367.34/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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