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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 798.99 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 798.99 and 316.97 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 798.99 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/798.99 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 798.99 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 253,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,255.86/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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