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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 799.14 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 799.14 and 317.09 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 799.14 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/799.14 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 799.14 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 253,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,395.31/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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