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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 799.02 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 799.02 and 317.03 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 799.02 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/799.02 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 799.02 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 253,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,309.32/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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