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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 797.61 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 797.61 and 316.01 is: 436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 797.61 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/797.61 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 797.61 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 252,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,047.17/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.08

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